• An airplane leaves a trail over the Aktau mountain range in Altyn-Emel national park. Shamil Zhumatov / Reuters
    An airplane leaves a trail over the Aktau mountain range in Altyn-Emel national park. Shamil Zhumatov / Reuters
  • Stones are seen at the Aktau mountain range in Altyn-Emel national park. Shamil Zhumatov / Reuters
    Stones are seen at the Aktau mountain range in Altyn-Emel national park. Shamil Zhumatov / Reuters
  • Above, the Singing Sands, a dune formation that generates a low-pitched, organ-like sound in dry weather. Shamil Zhumatov / Reuters
    Above, the Singing Sands, a dune formation that generates a low-pitched, organ-like sound in dry weather. Shamil Zhumatov / Reuters
  • Above, the Singing Sands, a dune formation that generates a low-pitched, organ-like sound in dry weather. Shamil Zhumatov / Reuters
    Above, the Singing Sands, a dune formation that generates a low-pitched, organ-like sound in dry weather. Shamil Zhumatov / Reuters
  • A tourist stands on top of the Singing Sands. Shamil Zhumatov / Reuters
    A tourist stands on top of the Singing Sands. Shamil Zhumatov / Reuters
  • A detail of the ground in the Aktau mountain range within Altyn-Emel national park. Shamil Zhumatov / Reuters
    A detail of the ground in the Aktau mountain range within Altyn-Emel national park. Shamil Zhumatov / Reuters
  • A skull of gazelle is seen in front of the Singing Sands. Shamil Zhumatov / Reuters
    A skull of gazelle is seen in front of the Singing Sands. Shamil Zhumatov / Reuters
  • A long-legged buzzard takes off from a pole in Altyn-Emel national park. Shamil Zhumatov / Reuters
    A long-legged buzzard takes off from a pole in Altyn-Emel national park. Shamil Zhumatov / Reuters
  • Above, the Singing Sands, a dune formation that generates a low-pitched, organ-like sound in dry weather. Shamil Zhumatov / Reuters
    Above, the Singing Sands, a dune formation that generates a low-pitched, organ-like sound in dry weather. Shamil Zhumatov / Reuters
  • A tourist takes pictures at the Aktau mountain range in Altyn-Emel national park. Shamil Zhumatov / Reuters
    A tourist takes pictures at the Aktau mountain range in Altyn-Emel national park. Shamil Zhumatov / Reuters
  • A boy stands at an edge of the Charyn Canyon. Shamil Zhumatov / Reuters
    A boy stands at an edge of the Charyn Canyon. Shamil Zhumatov / Reuters

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Amazing nature at Altyn-Emel national park in Kazakhstan – in pictures

Liz Claus

June 18, 2016

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About four times the size of Hong Kong, Altyn Emel national park in Kazakhstan covers about 4,600 square kilometres. Take a look at the amazing view of the Central Asian country’s largest reserve.

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